This is the entire list of the pre-registered fishing vessels for the Bristol Bay King Crab season according to the Alaska Department of Fish & Game. If you’re a Bering sea fishermen most will probably sound familiar and if you’re a true die-hard fan of “Deadliest Catch”, you’ll recognize at least the fishing vessels in red. Other “Deadliest Catch” boats are– ERLA-N, LADY ALASKA, LUCKY LADY, RETRIEVER, SAGA, SEA STAR, WESTERN VIKING, ALEUTIAN BALLAD, VIXEN, BILLIKIN, BIG VALLEY.

25 Responses to 2007 Bristol Bay Red King Crab Fleet

I didn’t recognize the Jennifer A. Is that a new one or from one of the earlier seasons? I didn’t recognize the Sultan, The Tempo Sea, or The Trailblazer. Mmmm. I guess I haven’t been paying enough attention.

Jen, the Tempo Sea is a boat that is rumored to be skipped by Larry Herrdicks, the former capt. of the Sea Star the year. The Trailblazer was the one that had the guy fall overboad and that the guys from the Time Bandit saved. The Sultan was one where a guy fell overboad and wasn’t recovered and it happen right after the Big Valley sunk and the Jennifer A was in a new article that was about the ice that was around St. Paul Harbor. That the capt. wife made a pretty off comment on how the flim crews were more worry about the gear then the crew. I hope that helps.

Hey guys Im from St Paul Island and just wanted to say that the red king crab and opilio crab total allowable catch (TAC) are the highest they have been since 1980. Should be a good show for the 07/08 seasons and a long one. Good for the us on the island too because we make alot of money when they come here to deliver their catch.

Some asked for info about the Arctic Mariner…Well it is captained by capt Dave,the boat is 125 feet long,built at Nichols Brothers Shipyard,it’s previous name was Vitus Bering…this is all I know about this boat.

It’s really nice to hear from fishermen other then the Deadliest Catch featured ones, as well!! It certainly is an interesting lifestyle you lead! If I had other Bering sea fishermen sending crew photos to Deadliest Reports, I would have a whole section dedicated to crews and fishing vessels….Maybe someday….

I spent some time with my Dad going out on the Constellation when I was a kid. Got some of my own tall tales from those days as a kid living in Unalaska and going out to fish with my Dad. Lost my Dad when he fell over the side in 1979, though. Would really appreciate some pictures of the boat (Constellation) their Grandfather crewed on to show my kids, if anybody has some.

Thanks, but I’m pretty sure that is not the boat we were were on. It looks like it has the same insignia and the same name, but that is the only similarity. I wonder if the company replaced the boat with a newer one? It was owned by King Sea Corporation at the time I was on it. They also owned another boat named the Mar Pacifico. Any additional info appreciated.

Cool site, got a few comments though.I work on the F/V Arctic Mariner, don’t remember anyone named eddie. We’ve had the same crew for years.. Also to the guy who crabbed on the Sultan last summer,here’s a news flash, We don’t fish in the summertime..Hello!!

Hi can anyone give me some contacts to get out there and start working on the boats. Not scared of long hours, hard work and weather. Just want to get out there and work hard, play hard and earn some money.